As more and more Americans embrace the benefits of an organic, natural diet, NBA teams like the Los Angeles Lakers are following suit. You’d be amazed just how bad some of these world-class athletes are eating.

Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas dinners, Memorial Day barbecues. Doesn’t it seem like just as your diet is on course, a major holiday sets you back? We’ve all been there. Our diet or healthy lifestyle is great, and then one holiday derails the whole thing. But this Memorial Day, you can enjoy good food without damaging your diet. Read more for some great, healthy recipes for this year’s barbecue.

August 21,2013 – The reason most people have trouble losing weight is because they don’t eat for their body type. Our bodies are so different…there is no one-size-fits-all program. Master trainer Jesse Gaynor tells us how to figure out our body type and our ideal diet for that type.

In the days leading up to a marathon, what you’re putting in your body can make all the difference. ATLX expert Dr. John Ivy is here to share some last-minute nutritional tips that will help you be at your best come race day.

Dietary fats have gotten a bad name, but many of them are essential for the body to function, to lower the risk of certain heart decease, diabetes, and hypertension, and to promote healthy weight loss.

Long-distance runners often train for weeks, months and even years for upcoming events, but poor nutrition can far too easily derail their efforts. Here are five of the best carbohydrate sources that should put endurance runners in a prime position to succeed.

Meet Brendan Brazier. Bestselling author. Award-winning inventor. Former Ironman. Veteran Vegan. Find out why this athlete swears by the power of plants.

Many parents have difficulties with balancing their child’s diet while allowing their child to have the occasional treat. By using treats to encourage other healthy eating habits, parents don’t have to deprive their children and will ensure they are getting all of the nutrients they need.

Many parents struggle trying to get their kids to eat fruits and vegetables. It doesn’t have to be a constant battle. Our recipes offer great alternatives and ways to sneak in fruits and vegetables to ensure your kids are getting all the proper nutrients.

Get an in-depth perspective on the relationship between nutrient timing and athletic performance from Dr. John Ivy, a world-renowned author, researcher, professor, and head of the department of Kinesiology & Health Education at the University of Texas. Dr. Ivy explains why it pays for athletes to be nutritionally punctual.